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Wool, Wire, and Words:
Artwork by Josey M. BrouwerJosey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-54318551002549568032019-04-09T08:12:00.001-07:002019-04-09T08:12:58.612-07:00Felted Farm AnimalsThese sweet little felted animals sit on their own little velvet cushions. So much cuteness.<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-30369176310660884652019-03-04T17:12:00.000-08:002019-03-04T17:12:32.057-08:00Felted Dryer BallsI've been experimenting with making felted dryer balls....but got a bit bored with doing them up in neutral colors. I might be a little obsessed with making them in different colors! I want bowls full of them on every table and shelf.<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-84835203855274503892016-08-11T18:42:00.000-07:002016-08-11T18:42:28.829-07:00Loon LoveTwo needle felted loon pins for Amy. Think I need to make one for myself too.<br />
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Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-17185694851651694982015-08-12T11:17:00.000-07:002015-08-12T11:18:53.584-07:00The Best Is Yet To BeWishing Sue a very happy retirement...you will be dearly missed at HPS! The best is....yet to be.<br />
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Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-54113538541815558282012-12-28T17:43:00.001-08:002012-12-28T17:43:39.953-08:00Winter ProjectsFinally, finding time to create some winter felted goodies.<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-61396759810973673732012-09-30T16:10:00.000-07:002012-09-30T16:10:58.496-07:00New Kid On The Farm, and a little Farm TriviaMeet Angus the goat. His job right now is to keep our lonely ram, Roddy Unzinger III, company. He will also be our Judas goat in the spring.<br />
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Farm Trivia: what's a Judas Goat? Find out: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judas_goat">Judas Goat</a> .<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-22190328840793149322012-09-01T09:17:00.000-07:002012-09-01T09:17:58.922-07:00Felt FlowersTook these little felt flowers to<a href="http://thistlegallery.biz/"> Thistle Gallery</a> last week. The flowers are on a stand made of wire with a felted rock base, and the felt flower can be removed and worn as a pin. Sweet!<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-39262741121595260832012-07-04T19:11:00.000-07:002012-07-04T19:11:15.808-07:00New CollagesWorking on some new fiber collages - these are not quite finished but they are getting close!<br />
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<br />Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-91990377449211335982012-04-05T17:38:00.000-07:002012-04-05T17:38:50.919-07:00Sheep Shots<div style="text-align: center;">The sheep are enjoying this beautiful April weather! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We are looking forward to little lambs arriving at the end of the month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGgkVc5sJbVLKsqtzs4GiQXVs3y-2y8QKP8-5iUxvQgFZDqzx0ufpP8P8qFRX_PYQMnfWLeg7rZWlY5cgtceM2xda0BleCqEHzMteyHNKaEXM-pS17sa8b1Ij9sHoIw2y4TKWhR7AsyUx/s1600/IMG_4918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGgkVc5sJbVLKsqtzs4GiQXVs3y-2y8QKP8-5iUxvQgFZDqzx0ufpP8P8qFRX_PYQMnfWLeg7rZWlY5cgtceM2xda0BleCqEHzMteyHNKaEXM-pS17sa8b1Ij9sHoIw2y4TKWhR7AsyUx/s320/IMG_4918.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This foggy picture is from December - but I love the way they all lined up in a row,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> peering at me through the fog!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Pewwk1knCQRduQ674USpEtmrYYy64XEpM2nS8cD1mLanIEpYHzSiGV8zj3tmXl8IAsuSzdofrsWltFNlay94PjL0pySAGgQY95A5Wcu3R3uwro-23YiUm6V2boHebLI-zJ76q9hf5e9k/s1600/IMG_3576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Pewwk1knCQRduQ674USpEtmrYYy64XEpM2nS8cD1mLanIEpYHzSiGV8zj3tmXl8IAsuSzdofrsWltFNlay94PjL0pySAGgQY95A5Wcu3R3uwro-23YiUm6V2boHebLI-zJ76q9hf5e9k/s320/IMG_3576.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-2825849765369813552012-04-02T19:03:00.000-07:002012-04-02T19:03:48.637-07:00It Is Well....<div style="text-align: center;">Spring Break, and some precious time to play in the studio. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And then....the really fun part - adding words, wire, and beads.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-9599612294505208602011-10-23T18:03:00.000-07:002011-10-23T18:03:35.348-07:00New PiecesFinally, some time to finish up some new fiber pieces. Several more in the works, but these two are ready to take to the gallery.<br />
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Josey M. Brouwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09289659258855965520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136038727632232882.post-78068580929683461452011-07-25T14:30:00.000-07:002011-07-25T14:30:45.560-07:00Lots of Wool!Today I am attempting to organize my wool stash. Like any self-respecting fiber artist, I have WAY too much wool! I'm hoping a new shelving unit and all these nice tubs will help me get my wool piles under control.<br />
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Thought it might be fun to document the creation of Miss Pink - here she is in progress.<br />
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<h1 class="entry-title">Meet Josey Brouwer</h1><div class="entry-meta"> <span class="meta-prep meta-prep-author"> </span><span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="http://wmartists.wordpress.com/author/jmyrmel/" title="View all posts by jmyrmel"></a></span> </div><!-- .entry-meta --> <br />
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(I entered it in Gallery Uptown's <a href="http://www.galleryuptown.net/shows_current2.htm">14th Annual Winter Art Festival,</a> but it didn't get in...oh well!)<br />
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Crowds of visitors stopped by Down To Earth and looked at my artwork and asked interesting questions about needle felting, wool, and sheep. Sold a few things too, which made the evening even more fun.<br />
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Check this link from the <a href="http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/299096727439785.bsp">Grand Haven Tribune </a>for more about Wine About Winter 2008. <br />
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Here's a look at my display at the store.<br />
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I'll be showing new fiber pieces and demonstrating needle felting techniques at <a href="http://www.downtoearthretail.com/">Down To Earth</a>, and my friend and fellow art teacher Maggie Bandstra will be showing her pottery at <a href="http://bemedicalspa.com/">Be Medical Spa and Salon</a>.<br />
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Here are two new pieces that I'll be showing at Down To Earth.<br />
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Here's a peek at a couple of Maggie's beautiful pots.<br />
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Stop by, sip a little wine, and have a look at what we've been creating!<br />
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